Electronic device comprising guide

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. An electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises: a flexible display; a support member including a plate having at least a portion of the flexible display mounted thereon and a head protruding from the plate; and a guide including a rail configured to allow at least a portion of the head to be inserted therein, wherein the guide includes: a first guide surface facing the support member; and a second guide surface facing the support member and spaced apart from the first guide surface, and the rail may include: a guide space configured to allow the head to be inserted therein, and having at least a portion formed between the first guide surface and the second guide surface; a first surface extending from the first guide surface in a first direction in which the head is inserted; a first recess including a first inclined surface inclined from the first surface in a direction away from the head; and a second recess including a second inclined surface inclined from the second guide surface in a direction toward the head.

Description

Electronic device containing a guide

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, electronic devices including guides.

[0002] Advances in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology are integrating diverse functions into a single portable electronic device. For example, electronic devices can implement not only communication functions but also entertainment functions such as gaming, multimedia functions such as music and video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, calendar management, and electronic wallet functions. These electronic devices are becoming smaller and more portable for users.

[0003] As mobile communication services expand into the realm of multimedia services, the display sizes of electronic devices need to increase to ensure users can fully utilize multimedia services, beyond just voice calls and text messages. However, the display size of electronic devices is a trade-off with their miniaturization.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing portion; a flexible display supported by the first housing portion and the second housing portion; a support member movably disposed within the housing, the support member including a plate on which at least a portion of the flexible display is mounted and a head protruding from the plate; and a guide disposed between the housing and the support member, the guide including a rail extending along a direction in which the support member moves, wherein the rail may include a guide space into which the head is inserted; and an extension space formed in a second direction intersecting the first direction in which the head is inserted based on the guide space.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing portion; a flexible display supported by the first housing portion and the second housing portion; a support member movably disposed within the housing, the support member including a plate on which at least a portion of the flexible display is mounted and a head protruding from the plate; and a guide disposed between the housing and the support member, the guide member having a guide space into which the head of the support member is inserted and including a rail extending along a direction in which the support member moves, wherein the rail may include a first surface extending in a direction in which the head is inserted; and a second surface extending from the first surface and moving away from the guide space along the extending direction.

[0007] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device comprises: a flexible display; a support member including a plate on which at least a portion of the flexible display is mounted and a head protruding from the plate; and a guide including a rail configured to allow at least a portion of the head to be inserted, wherein the rail may include a guide space into which the head is inserted; and a recess formed in a direction away from the head based on the guide space.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display; a support member including a plate on which at least a portion of the flexible display is mounted and a head protruding from the plate; and a guide including a rail configured to allow at least a portion of the head to be inserted, wherein the guide includes a first guide surface facing the support member; and a second guide surface facing the support member and spaced apart from the first guide surface, wherein the rail includes a guide space configured to allow the head to be inserted, at least a portion of which is formed between the first guide surface and the second guide surface; a first surface extending from the first guide surface in a first direction in which the head is inserted; a first recess including a first inclined surface inclined in a direction away from the first surface and a second inclined surface inclined in a direction toward the head; and a second recess including a second inclined surface inclined in a direction from the second guide surface toward the head.

[0009] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of one embodiment of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a drawing of a state in which a portion of a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is housed in a housing.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a drawing of a state in which a portion of a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure extends outside a housing.

[0013] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7a is a drawing of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 7b is a part of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 8A is a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 8b is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 8c is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 8d is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 8e is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 9A is a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 9b is a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 11 is a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 14b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 14c is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 14d is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 14e is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 14F is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 14g is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Fig. 15 is a stress distribution contour in a part of an electronic device according to a comparative example of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 16 is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 17 is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 18 is an exploded view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.

[0044] The following description of the accompanying drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include numerous specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one example of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the various implementations described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0045] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their reference meanings and can be used to clearly and consistently describe one embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the disclosure and its equivalents.

[0046] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural meanings. Thus, for example, "a component surface" could be understood to include one or more of the surfaces of the component.

[0047] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0049] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0050] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0051] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0052] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0053] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0054] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0055] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0056] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0057] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0058] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0059] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0060] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0061] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0062] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0063] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0064] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0065] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0066] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0067] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0068] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0069] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0070] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0071] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0072] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0073] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0075] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0076] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is housed in a second housing according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a second housing according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0077] FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a structure in which a display (203) (e.g., a flexible display) extends to the right when viewed from the front of an electronic device (101). However, the direction of extension of the display (203) is not limited to one direction (e.g., the right direction), and the design may be changed to enable extension in the left direction, up and down direction, and / or in both directions.

[0078] The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be defined as the first housing (201) being closed relative to the second housing (202), and the state illustrated in FIG. 3 may be defined as the first housing (201) being open relative to the second housing (202). Depending on the embodiment, the “closed state” or the “opened state” may be defined as the electronic device (101) being closed or open. The first housing (201) may be referred to as a “first housing portion.” The second housing (202) may be referred to as a “second housing portion.”

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (201, 202). The housing (201, 202) may include a second housing (202), and a first housing (201) that is movably arranged relative to the second housing (202). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may be interpreted as having a structure in which the second housing (202) is slidably arranged on the first housing (201). According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may be arranged to be reciprocally movable for a predetermined distance in a direction illustrated with respect to the second housing (202), for example, in a direction indicated by arrow (1).

[0080] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201), which may be referred to as, for example, a first structure, a slide portion, or a slide housing, may be arranged to be reciprocally movable on the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may accommodate various electrical and electronic components, such as a circuit board or a battery. The second housing (202), which may be referred to as, for example, a second structure, a main portion, or a main housing, may guide the movement of the first housing (201). A portion of the display (203) (e.g., the first display area (A1)) may be mounted on the first housing (201). According to one embodiment, another part of the display (203) (e.g., the second display area (A2)) may be accommodated into the interior of the second housing (202) (e.g., a slide-in operation) or exposed to the exterior of the second housing (202) (e.g., a slide-out operation) as the first housing (201) moves (e.g., slides) relative to the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, a motor, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board may be disposed within the first housing (201). A main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP) may be disposed within the second housing (202).

[0081] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201) may include a first plate (211) (e.g., a slide plate). The first plate (211) may include a first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 3) forming at least a portion of the first plate (211) and a second surface (F2) facing in an opposite direction to the first surface (F1). According to one embodiment, the first plate (211) may support at least a portion of the display (203) (e.g., the first display area (A1)). According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include a first plate (211), a first-first side wall (211a) extending from the first plate (211), a first-second side wall (211b) extending from the first-first side wall (211a) and the first plate (211), and a first-third side wall (211c) extending from the first-first side wall (211a) and the first plate (211) and being substantially parallel to the first-second side wall (211b).

[0082] According to various embodiments, the second housing (202) may include a second plate (221) (e.g., a main case), a second-first sidewall (221a) extending from the second plate (221), a second-second sidewall (221b) extending from the second-first sidewall (221a) and the second plate (221), and a second-third sidewall (221c) extending from the second-first sidewall (221a) and the second plate (221) and being substantially parallel to the second-second sidewall (221b). In one embodiment, the second-second sidewall (221b) and the second-third sidewall (221c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second-first sidewall (221a). According to one embodiment, the second plate (221), the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), and the second-third side wall (221c) may be formed in a shape in which one side (e.g., the front face) is open to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the first housing (201). For example, the first housing (201) may be coupled to the second housing (202) in an at least partially surrounding state, and may slide in a direction parallel to the first face (F1) or the second face (F2), for example, in the direction of arrow (1), while being guided by the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, the second plate (221), the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), and / or the second-third side wall (221c) may be formed as an integral body. According to another embodiment, the second plate (221), the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b) and / or the second-third side wall (221c) may be formed as separate housings and then joined or assembled.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the second plate (221) and / or the second-first side wall (221a) may cover at least a portion of the display (203). For example, at least a portion of the display (203) may be housed inside the second housing (202), and the second plate (221) and / or the second-first side wall (221a) may cover a portion of the display (203) housed inside the second housing (202).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201) is movable in an open state and a closed state relative to the second housing (202) in a first direction (e.g., direction (1)) parallel to the second-second side wall (221b) or the second-third side wall (221c), and the first housing (201) is movable so as to be positioned at a first distance from the second-first side wall (221a) in the closed state and at a second distance from the second-first side wall (221a) greater than the first distance in the open state. In some embodiments, when in the closed state, the first housing (201) can surround a portion of the second-first side wall (221a).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a display (203), a key input device (241), a connector hole (243), an audio module (247a, 247b), or a camera module (249a, 249b). Although not shown, the electronic device (101) may further include an indicator (e.g., an LED device) or various sensor modules.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the display (203) may include a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2). According to one embodiment, the first display area (A1) may be disposed on the second housing (202). The second display area (A2) may extend from the first display area (A1) and may be inserted or accommodated into the interior of the second housing (202) (e.g., a structure) or exposed to the exterior of the second housing (202) according to the sliding movement of the first housing (201).

[0087] According to various embodiments, the second display area (A2) may be moved substantially guided by a region of the first housing (201) (e.g., the curved surface (250) of FIG. 4A) so as to be accommodated in or exposed to the outside of the second housing (202) or a space formed between the first housing (201) and the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may be moved based on the sliding movement of the first housing (201) in a first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow (1)). For example, while the first housing (201) is sliding, a portion of the second display area (A2) may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (250) of the first housing (201).

[0088] According to various embodiments, when viewed from above the first plate (211) (e.g., a slide plate), when the first housing (201) moves from a closed state to an open state, the second display area (A2) may be gradually exposed to the outside of the second housing (202) to form a substantially flat surface together with the first display area (A1). The display (203) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer capable of detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen. In one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may be at least partially housed within the second housing (202), and even in the state illustrated in FIG. 2 (e.g., a closed state), a portion of the second display area (A2) may be visually exposed to the outside. According to one embodiment, regardless of whether it is in a closed or open state, a portion of the exposed second display area (A2) may be positioned on a portion of the first housing (e.g., the curved surface (250) of FIG. 4A), and a portion of the second display area (A2) may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (250).

[0089] According to various embodiments, the key input device (241) may be located in an area of ​​the first housing (201). Depending on the appearance and usage state, the illustrated key input device (241) may be omitted, or the electronic device (101) may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a key input device not illustrated, for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to another embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (241) may be disposed on the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), or the second-third side wall (221c) of the second housing (202).

[0090] According to various embodiments, the connector hole (243) may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. Although not shown, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of connector holes (243), and some of the plurality of connector holes (243) may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole (243) is arranged in the 2-3 side wall (221c), but is not limited thereto, and the connector hole (243) or a connector hole not shown may be arranged in the 2-1 side wall (221a) or the 2-2 side wall (221b).

[0091] According to various embodiments, the audio module (247a, 247b) may include at least one speaker hole (247a) or at least one microphone hole (247b). One of the speaker holes (247a) may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. The electronic device (101) includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone may acquire sound from outside the electronic device (101) through the microphone hole (247b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of microphones for detecting the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an audio module in which the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) are implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker excluding the speaker hole (247a) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0092] According to various embodiments, the camera modules (249a, 249b) may include a first camera module (249a) and a second camera module (249b). The electronic device (101) may include multiple camera modules (249a, 249b). For example, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and may measure a distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver, depending on the embodiment. The camera modules (249a, 249b) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The first camera module (249a) may be arranged to face the same direction as the display (203). For example, the first camera module (249a) may be positioned around the first display area (A1) or in an area overlapping with the display (203), and when positioned in an area overlapping with the display (203), may capture a subject by passing through the display (203). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and may include a hidden under-display camera (UDC). The second camera module (249b) is positioned in the first housing (201) and may capture a subject from a direction opposite to the first display area (A1) of the display (203).

[0093] According to various embodiments, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device (101) may be placed in the first housing (201) or the second housing (202), and may provide status information of the electronic device (101) as a visual signal by including a light-emitting diode. A sensor module (not shown) of the electronic device (101) may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In another embodiment, the sensor module may further include at least one of, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0094] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (201), a second housing (202), a display (203) (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a rollable display), and a support structure (213) (e.g., a multi-joint hinge structure or a multi-bar structure). A portion of the display (203) (e.g., the second display area (A2)) may be accommodated inside the electronic device (101) along a curved surface (250) of the first housing (201).

[0096] The configuration of the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the display (203) of FIG. 4 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the display (203) of FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201) may include a first plate (211) and a slide cover (212). The first plate (211) and the slide cover (212) are mounted (e.g., at least partially connected) to the second housing (202) and can linearly reciprocate in one direction (e.g., in the direction of arrow (1) of FIGS. 2 and 3) while being guided by the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, the first plate (211) may support the display (203). For example, the first plate (211) may include a first surface (F1), and a second display area (A2) of the display (203) may be substantially positioned on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat form. The slide cover (212) may protect the display (203) positioned on the first plate (211). For example, at least a portion of the display (203) may be positioned between the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212). In one embodiment, the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212) may be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. In one embodiment, the first plate (211) may accommodate at least a portion of the components of the electronic device (101), such as the battery (289), the motor structure (286), and the rack (287).

[0098] According to various embodiments, the support structure (213) can support the display (203). For example, the support structure (213) can be connected or attached to at least a portion of the display (203) (e.g., the second display area (A2)). In one embodiment, the support structure (213) can be positioned between the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212). In one embodiment, as the first housing (201) slides in one direction (e.g., direction (1) of FIGS. 2 and 3), the support structure (213) can move relative to the second housing (202). As the first housing (201) moves in the one direction, the support structure (213) can move relative to the second housing (202). As the first housing (201) slides in the one direction, the support structure (213) can move relative to the second housing (202). In a closed state (e.g., FIG. 2), most of the support structure (213) can be accommodated within the second housing (202). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the support structure (213) can move relative to a curved surface (250) located at an edge of the first housing (201). The support structure (213) may be referred to as a “support body.” The support structure (213) may be referred to as a “support member.”

[0099] According to various embodiments, the support structure (213) may include a plurality of bars (or a plurality of rods (214). The plurality of bars (214) may extend in a straight line and be arranged parallel to the axis of rotation (R) formed by the curved surface (250) and may be arranged along a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation (R) (e.g., the direction in which the first housing (201) slides).

[0100] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a guide rail (215) that can guide the movement of the plurality of bars (214). The guide rail (215) may include an upper guide rail that is coupled to the upper end of the first plate (211) and connected to the upper portions of the plurality of bars (214), and a lower guide rail that is coupled to the lower end of the first plate (211) and connected to the lower portions of the plurality of bars (214). According to one embodiment, referring to the first enlarged area (S1), when the plurality of bars (214) are bent or slid while moving along the curved surface (250), the upper portions and / or the lower portions of the plurality of bars (214) may move while maintaining a state of engagement with the guide rail (215). For example, the upper and / or lower portions of the plurality of bars (214) may be inserted into a groove-shaped rail (215a) formed on the inside of the guide rail (215) and may slide along the rail (215a). The guide rail (215) may be referred to as a “guide.”

[0101] According to one embodiment, by driving the motor structure (286) (e.g., driving for display slide-out), the first plate (211) on which the motor structure (286) is arranged slides out, and the protruding portion (215b) on the inner side of the guide rail (215) can push the upper portion and / or the lower portion of the plurality of bent bars (214). Accordingly, the display (203) accommodated between the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212) can be extended to the front. According to one embodiment, by driving the motor structure (286) (e.g., driving for display slide-in), the first plate (211) on which the motor structure (286) is arranged slides in, and the outer portion of the guide rail (215) (e.g., the portion other than the protruding portion (215b)) can push the upper portion and / or the lower portion of the plurality of bent bars (214). Accordingly, the expanded display (203) can be accommodated between the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the rack (287) may be disposed within the second housing (202) and may guide the sliding movement of the first housing (201) and the display (203). The second enlarged area (S2) represents the rear surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z axis) of the second plate (221). Referring to the second enlarged area (S2), the rack (287) may be fixedly disposed on one surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z axis) of the second plate (221) of the second housing (202) and may guide the gear connected to the motor structure (or, motor) (286) to rotate and move in the sliding movement direction. According to another embodiment, the rack (287) may be disposed within the first housing (201), and the motor structure (286) may be disposed within the second housing (202). The rack (287) may guide the sliding movement of the second housing (202) and the display (203). For example, the rack (287) is fixedly placed on the first plate (211) of the first housing (201) and can slide while rotating with a gear connected to a motor structure (286) placed on the second plate (221) of the second housing (202).

[0103] According to various embodiments, the second housing (202) may include a second plate (221), a second plate cover (222), and a third plate (223). The second plate (221) may support the entire electronic device (101). A first plate (211) may be disposed on one surface of the second plate (221), and a printed circuit board (204) may be coupled to the other surface of the second plate (221). The printed circuit board (204) may be referred to as a “main circuit board.” According to one embodiment, the second plate (221) may accommodate components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a battery (289), the printed circuit board (204)). The second plate cover (222) may protect various components positioned on the second plate (221).

[0104] According to various embodiments, the number of substrates accommodated in the second housing (202) may be multiple. A printed circuit board (204), which is a main substrate, may be equipped with a processor, a memory, and / or an interface. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the printed circuit board (204) may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). For example, the printed circuit board (204) may be disposed on at least a portion of the second plate (221) and may be electrically connected to an antenna module and a communication module.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may further include a separate sub-circuit board (290) spaced apart from the printed circuit board (240) within the second housing (202). The sub-circuit board (290) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (240) via a connecting flexible substrate (291). The sub-circuit board (290) may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed in an end region of the electronic device (101), such as a battery (289), a speaker, and / or a SIM socket, to transmit signals and power.

[0108] According to various embodiments, the battery (289) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (289) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (204). The battery (289) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (101), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (101).

[0109] In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be formed as a single, integrated battery or may include multiple, detachable batteries. For example, when the integrated battery is positioned on the first plate (211), it may move along with the sliding movement of the first plate (211).

[0110] According to various embodiments, the third plate (223) may substantially form at least a portion of the exterior of the second housing (202) or the electronic device (101). For example, the third plate (223) may be coupled to an outer surface of the second plate cover (222). In one embodiment, the third plate (223) may be formed integrally with the second plate cover (222). In one embodiment, the third plate (223) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The second plate (221) and the second plate cover (222) may be manufactured using at least one of a metal or a polymer, and the third plate (223) may be manufactured using at least one of a metal, glass, a synthetic resin, or a ceramic. In one embodiment, the second plate (221), the second plate cover (222), and / or the third plate (223) may be manufactured from a material that is at least partially (e.g., an auxiliary display area) transparent to light. For example, when a part of the display (203) (e.g., the second display area (A2)) is housed inside the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) can output visual information using the second display area (A2). The auxiliary display area may be a part of the second plate (221), the second plate cover (222), and / or the third plate (223) on which the display (203) housed inside the second housing (202) is located.

[0111] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a related configuration of a gear connected to a rack and a motor in a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a layout relationship between a motor and a battery in a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a related configuration of a gear connected to a rack and a motor in an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a layout relationship between a motor and a battery in an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0112] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (201), a second housing (202), a display (203), and a driving structure (e.g., a rack (287) and a motor structure (286)). The electronic device (101) may further include various components (e.g., a camera module and a battery) disposed within the first housing (201) or the second housing (202).

[0113] The configuration of the first housing (201) and the second housing (202) of FIGS. 5a to 6b may be partially or entirely identical to the configuration of the first housing (201) and the second housing (202) of FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0114] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201) (and the flexible display (203) connected to the first housing (201)) can be in a closed state or an opened state by sliding in and out with respect to the second housing (202).

[0115] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a driving structure for automatically or semi-automatically providing a slide in-out operation of the display (203). For example, when a user presses an open trigger button exposed on the outside of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a key input device (241) of FIG. 2), the display (203) may automatically slide in or out (automatic operation). As another example, when a user slides the display (203) of the electronic device (101) out by pushing it to a designated section, the remaining section may be completely slid out by the force of an elastic member mounted within the electronic device (101) (semi-automatic operation). The slide in operation of the electronic device (101) may also be performed in correspondence with the slide out operation (semi-automatic operation).

[0116] In one embodiment, the drive structure may include a motor structure (286), a gear (285) mounted at an end of the motor structure (286), a rack (287), and a sub-circuit board (not shown) electrically connected to the motor structure (286). In one embodiment, the gear (285) may be a pinion gear. In one embodiment, the rack (287) may mesh with the gear (285). For example, the gear (285) may rotate based on the rotation of the motor structure (286), and the rack (287) may receive at least a portion of the driving force generated in the motor structure (286) through the gear (285).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the motor structure (286) may be positioned within the first housing (201) and formed to be capable of sliding relative to the second housing (202). The motor structure (286) may transmit driving force to a gear (285) connected to an end.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the motor structure (286) may be arranged so as not to overlap with the second display area (A2) of the display (203). For example, the axis (P1) of the motor structure (286) may be arranged perpendicular to the slide movement direction, and one side of the motor structure (286) facing the +Z-axis direction may overlap with the first display area (A1), but one side facing the -Z-axis direction may be arranged so as not to overlap with the second display area (A2), regardless of the slide in and out of the display (203). One side of the motor structure (286) facing the -Z-axis direction may face the first housing (201) in the slide-in state of the display (203), and may face the second housing (202) in the slide-out state of the display (203). According to one embodiment, the motor structure (286) may be arranged parallel to at least a portion of the battery (289), and may be electrically connected to the sub-circuit board arranged adjacent to it.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the rack (287) may be disposed within the second housing (202) and may guide the sliding movement of the first housing (201) and the display (203). The rack (287) may be fixedly disposed on one surface (e.g., one surface facing the -Z axis) of the second plate (221) of the second housing (202) and may guide the gear (285) to rotate in the sliding movement direction. At least a portion of one surface of the rack (287) facing the -Z axis may face the second display area (A2) when the display (203) is in a slide-in state, and may not face the second display area (A2) when the display (203) is in a slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the rack (287) may be disposed so as not to overlap with the battery (289). For example, detachable batteries may be placed within the electronic device (101), and when viewed from the rear, a rack (287) may be positioned between each battery.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the gear (285) is positioned on the axis (P1) of the motor structure (286) and can slide the first housing (201) and the display (203) while rotating along the rack (287). When the first housing (201) slides due to the rotation of the gear (285), an electrical component (hereinafter, “first electrical component”) arranged in the first housing (201) can also slide together. For example, the first electrical component may be at least one of the motor structure (286), components arranged on the sub-circuit board (290), a speaker, or a SIM socket. As another example, the first electrical component may be a battery (289). If the battery (289) is a detachable battery, it may be at least one of the detachable batteries.

[0121] In one embodiment, the sub-circuit board may be disposed adjacent to the motor structure (286) and / or the rack (287) within the first housing (201). The sub-circuit board (290) may be configured to be electrically connected to a main circuit board (e.g., a printed circuit board (204) of FIG. 4) disposed in the second housing (202). The main circuit board may accommodate an electrical structure (e.g., a processor) to control the operation of the motor structure (286) or to provide power to the motor structure (286). The sub-circuit board may be electrically connected to the main circuit board (204) to transmit a signal to control the operation of the motor structure (286) or to control power. In one embodiment, the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board (204) may be rigid boards, and the electronic device (101) may further include a separate connecting flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) to connect the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board (204). In another embodiment, power from a battery (289) positioned adjacent to the motor structure (286) can be provided directly through the sub-circuit board.

[0122] FIG. 7A is a drawing of a support member (213) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of a portion of the support member (213) illustrated in FIG. 7A. The components described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6B. The components described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 19.

[0123] In one embodiment, one element may intersect with another element. The one element and the other element may be directions. For example, a first direction may intersect a second direction. The expression "the first direction and the second direction intersect" may apply when the first direction and the second direction create an intersection. When the first direction and the second direction intersect, an angle may be formed between the first direction and the second direction. The angle between the first direction and the second direction that intersect each other may be 90 degrees (right angle). The first direction and the second direction may be perpendicular. The first direction and the second direction may intersect with an angle of 90 degrees. The first direction may extend vertically with respect to the second direction. The first direction may intersect the second direction in a vertical direction. In describing the components below, "intersect" may include the concepts of "perpendicular" and "vertical." For example, perpendicular may be defined as a positional relationship in which the first direction and the second direction intersect at 90 degrees. For example, vertical may be defined as a positional relationship in which the first direction is extended at a 90 degree angle with respect to the second direction. Perpendicular and vertical may include not only cases in which the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 90 degrees, but also cases in which the angle is substantially close to 90 degrees.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the support member (213) may include a plate (2131) and a support bar (2132). The support bar (2132) may protrude from the plate (2131). A plurality of support bars (2132) may be spaced apart from each other. The support member (213) may include a head (2133). The head (2133) may protrude from the support bar (2132). The support bar (2132) may be the same as the plurality of bars (214) described with reference to FIG. 4. The head (2133) may be inserted into the guide rail (215) described with reference to FIG. 4.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the plate (2131) and the support bar (2132) may be formed as an integral part. The support bar (2132) may protrude integrally from the plate (2131). The plate (2131) may have a lattice shape. The plate (2131) may include a plurality of plate holes (2131a). The head (2133) may protrude from the support bar (2132). The head (2133) may include a first head portion (2133a) and a second head portion (2133b) having different diameters.

[0126] FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device (101) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along the P-P' reference line shown in FIG. 8A. FIG. 8C is a cross-sectional view taken along the Q-Q' reference line shown in FIG. 8A according to an embodiment. FIG. 8D is a cross-sectional view taken along the Q-Q' reference line shown in FIG. 8A according to an embodiment. FIG. 8E is a cross-sectional view taken along the Q-Q' reference line shown in FIG. 8A according to an embodiment. The components described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8E may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7B. The components described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8E may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 19.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (210). The housing (210) may include a first housing (201) and a second housing (202) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

[0128] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a third plate (223), a support member (213), and a display (203). The third plate (223) may form the back surface of the electronic device (101). The third plate (223) may be referred to as a “back plate.” The display (203) may be mounted on the support member (213).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a guide (300). The guide (300) may be disposed within a housing (210). The support member (213) may include a head (2133). The head (2133) may be inserted into the guide (300). The head (2133) may be movably disposed within the guide (300).

[0130] Referring to FIG. 8B, the display (203) may include a first display area (203a). The first display area (203a) may be a flat portion of the display (203) illustrated in FIG. 8A. The first display area (203a) may include a panel (2031a), a glass layer (2032a), a filling layer (2033a), and a protective layer (2034a). The panel (2031a) may display a screen. The glass layer (2032a) may be bonded to the panel (2031a). The glass layer (2032a) may be disposed between the panel (2031a) and the protective layer (2034a). The filling layer (2033a) may be disposed between the glass layer (2032a) and the protective layer (2034a).

[0131] Referring to FIG. 8C, the display (203) may include a second display area (203b). The second display area (203b) may be a curved portion of the display (203) illustrated in FIG. 8A. The display (203) may include a panel (2031), a glass layer (2032), a filling layer (2033), and a protective layer (2034). Each layer (2031, 2032, 2033, 2034) of the display (203) may be laminated. The glass layer (2032) may be disposed between the panel (2031) and the protective layer (2034). The filling layer (2033) may be disposed between the glass layer (2032) and the protective layer (2034). The thickness of the glass layer (2032) in the first display area (203a) may be different from the thickness of the glass layer (2032) in the second display area (203b). For example, the glass layer (2032) may include a first glass portion (2032a) located in the first display area (203a) and having a first thickness, and a second glass portion (2032b) located in the second display area (203b) and having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness. The thickness of the filling layer (2033) in the first display area (203a) may be different from the thickness of the filling layer (2033) in the second display area (203b). For example, the filling layer (2033) may include a first filling portion (2033a) located in the first display area (203a) and having a first thickness, and a second filling portion (2033b) located in the second display area (203b) and having a second thickness greater than the first thickness.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 8d, the display (303) may include a first display area (303a) and a second display area (303b). The first display area (303a) may be a flat portion of the display (203) illustrated in FIG. 8a. The second display area (303b) may be a curved portion of the display (203) illustrated in FIG. 8a. The display (303) may include a panel (3031), a glass layer (3032), a filling layer (3033), and a protective layer (3034). Each layer (3031, 3032, 3033, 3034) of the display (303) may be laminated. The glass layer (3032) may be disposed between the panel (3031) and the protective layer (3034). The filling layer (3033) may be disposed between the glass layer (3032) and the protective layer (3034). The thickness of the glass layer (3032) in the first display area (303a) may be different from the thickness of the glass layer (3032) in the second display area (303b). For example, the glass layer (3032) may include a first glass portion (3032a) located in the first display area (303a) and having a first thickness, and a second glass portion (3032b) located in the second display area (303b) and having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness. The thickness of the filling layer (3033) in the first display area (303a) may be different from the thickness of the filling layer (3033) in the second display area (303b). For example, the filling layer (3033) may include a first filling portion (3033a) positioned in the first display area (303a) and having a first thickness, and a second filling portion (3033b) positioned in the second display area (303b) and having a second thickness greater than the first thickness. The glass layer (3032) may include a third glass portion (3032c) extending obliquely between the first display area (303a) and the second display area (303b).

[0133] Referring to FIG. 8E, the display (403) may include a first display area (403a) and a second display area (403b). The first display area (403a) may be a flat portion of the display (203) illustrated in FIG. 8A. The second display area (403b) may be a curved portion of the display (203) illustrated in FIG. 8A. The display (403) may include a panel (4031), a glass layer (4032), a filling layer (4033), and a protective layer (4034). Each layer (4031, 4032, 4033, 4034) of the display (403) may be laminated. The glass layer (4032) may be disposed between the panel (4031) and the protective layer (4034). The filling layer (4033) may be disposed between the glass layer (4032) and the protective layer (4034). The thickness of the glass layer (4032) in the first display area (403a) may be different from the thickness of the glass layer (4032) in the second display area (403b). For example, the glass layer (4032) may include a first glass portion (4032a) positioned in the first display area (403a) and the second display area (403b), and a second glass portion (3032b) positioned in the first display area (403a) and laminated on the first glass portion (4032a). The second glass portion (4032b) may not be positioned in the second display area (403b). The thickness of the filling layer (4033) in the first display area (403a) may be different from the thickness of the filling layer (4033) in the second display area (403b). For example, the filling layer (4033) may include a first filling portion (4033a) located in the first display area (403a) and having a first thickness, and a second filling portion (4033b) located in the second display area (403b) and having a second thickness greater than the first thickness.

[0134] Fig. 9a is a perspective view of a support member (213) and a guide (300) assembled to each other. Fig. 9b is a perspective view of a support member (213) and a guide (300) assembled to each other. The components described with reference to Figs. 9a and 9b may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 8e. The components described with reference to Figs. 9a and 9b may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 10 to 19.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the support member (213) can move along the guide (300). The guide (300) can be disposed on each of the two sides of the support member (213). The guide (300) can include a first guide (301) disposed on one side of the support member (213) and a second guide (302) disposed on the other side of the support member (213). The support member (213) can be movably disposed between the first guide (301) and the second guide (302).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the guide (300) may include a first guide portion (300a), a second guide portion (300b), and a third guide portion (300c). The first guide portion (300a), the second guide portion (300b), and the third guide portion (300c) may be formed as an integral part. The first guide portion (300a) may be a portion closer to the display (e.g., the display (203) of FIG. 8) than the third guide portion (300c). The first guide portion (300a) may be a portion located in front of the guide (300) (e.g., in the +Z direction of FIGS. 1 to 7). The second guide portion (300b) may extend in a curved manner from the first guide portion (300a). The second guide portion (300b) may be referred to as a “bending portion.” The display (203) and the support member (213) can be folded at the second guide portion (300b). The third guide portion (300c) may be a portion closer to the rear plate (e.g., the rear plate (223) of FIG. 8) than the first guide portion (300a). The third guide portion (300c) may be a portion located at the rear of the guide (300) (e.g., in the -Z direction of FIGS. 1 to 7). The first guide portion (300a) and the third guide portion (300c) may extend substantially parallel. The second guide portion (300b) may connect the first guide portion (300a) and the third guide portion (300c).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the support member (213) may include a first support portion (213a), a second support portion (213b), and a third support portion (213c). The first support portion (213a) may move along the first guide portion (300a). The second support portion (213b) may move along the second guide portion (300b). The third support portion (213c) may move along the third guide portion (300c). The first support portion (213a) may be a portion of the support member (213) corresponding to the first guide portion (300a). The second support portion (213b) may be a portion of the support member (213) corresponding to the second guide portion (300b). The third support portion (213c) may be a portion of the support member (213) corresponding to the third guide portion (300c). Depending on the movement of the support member (213), portions of the support member (213) specified as the first to third support portions (213a, 213b, 213c) may change. For example, the first to third support portions (213a, 213b, 213c) may be portions located between the first guide (301) and the second guide (302) in an operating state in which the support member (213) moves (e.g., the state of FIG. 9b).

[0138] Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (101) taken along the line A-A' illustrated in Fig. 8. Fig. 11 is an exploded view of a guide (300). The components described with reference to Figs. 10 and 11 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 9b. The components described with reference to Figs. 10 and 11 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 12 to 19.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the support member (213) can move along the guide (300). The guide (300) can be disposed between the housing (210) and the support member (213). The support member (213) can include a head (2133) that is inserted into the guide (300). The guide (300) can include a guide body (310) and a rail (320) formed in the guide body (310). The head (2133) can be inserted into the rail (320). The head (2133) can move along the rail (320). The rail (320) can extend along the first, second, and third guide portions (300a, 300b, 300c) illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B. The support member (213) can be placed between the display (203) and the rear plate (223).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the guide (300) may include a guide body (310) and a rail (320). The guide body (310) may be positioned between the housing (210) and the support member (213). The rail (320) may be formed by being recessed into the guide body (310). At least a portion of the rail (320) may be formed to be curved. The guide (300) may include a guide cover (380). The guide cover (380) may protrude from the guide body (310).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the rail (320) may include a first rail portion (320a), a second rail portion (320b), and a third rail portion (320c). The first rail portion (320a), the second rail portion (320b), and the third rail portion (320c) may be connected to each other. The first rail portion (320a) may be formed at a position corresponding to the first guide portion (300a) illustrated in FIG. 9B. The second rail portion (320a) may be formed at a position corresponding to the second guide portion (300b) illustrated in FIG. 9B. The third rail portion (320c) may be formed at a position corresponding to the third guide portion (300c) illustrated in FIG. 9B. The first support portion (213a) illustrated in FIG. 9B may move along the first rail portion (320a). The second support portion (213b) illustrated in FIG. 9b can move along the second rail portion (320b). The third support portion (213c) illustrated in FIG. 9b can move along the third rail portion (320c). The second rail portion (320b) can connect the first rail portion (320a) and the third rail portion (320c). The second rail portion (320b) can be referred to as a "rail bending portion." The guide cover (380) can be positioned at a position corresponding to the first rail portion (320a).

[0142] Fig. 12 is an enlarged view of the M region illustrated in Fig. 10. Fig. 13 is an enlarged view of the M region illustrated in Fig. 10. The components described with reference to Figs. 12 and 13 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 11. The components described with reference to Figs. 12 and 13 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 14a to 19.

[0143] In one embodiment, the support member (213) may include a plate (2131) and a head (2133). The head (2133) may protrude from the plate (2131) toward the guide (300). The head (2133) may be inserted into the rail (320). The head (2133) may be movably positioned within the rail (320).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the guide (300) may include a rail (320). The rail (320) may be formed by being recessed into the guide body (310). The guide (300) may include a first wall (324) and a second wall (325). The first wall (324) and the second wall (325) may be spaced apart from each other. The first wall (324) may face the support member (213). The second wall (325) may face the support member (213). The head (2133) may be inserted between the first wall (324) and the second wall (325). The rail (320) may be disposed between the first wall (324) and the second wall (325). The first wall (324) and the second wall (325) may be aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). The first wall (324) and the second wall (325) may form one side of the guide (300) facing the support member (213). For example, the first wall (324) may include a “first guide surface (324)” facing the support member (213). For example, the second wall (325) may include a second guide surface (325) facing the support member (213) and spaced apart from the first guide surface (324). The first wall (324) may be referred to as the “first guide surface.” The second wall (325) may be referred to as the “second guide surface.” The first guide surface (324) and the second guide surface (325) may be spaced apart from each other, and at least a portion of the guide space (326) may be formed between the first guide surface (324) and the second guide surface (325). The second-first surface (3221) can extend from the first guide surface (324) toward the guide space (326). The third-first surface (3231) can extend from the second guide surface (325) toward the guide space (326).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the rail (320) may include a first rail wall (321), a second rail wall (322), and a third rail wall (323). The first rail wall (321), the second rail wall (322), and the third rail wall (323) may form a boundary surface of the rail (320). The first rail wall (321), the second rail wall (322), and the third rail wall (323) may be disposed inside the guide body (310). The first rail wall (321), the second rail wall (322), and the third rail wall (323) may surround a guide space (326). The first rail wall (321) may be positioned in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted, based on the head (2133). The second rail wall (322) may be positioned in a second direction (e.g., +Z direction) intersecting the first direction (+Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted, based on the head (2133). The third rail wall (323) may be positioned in a third direction (e.g., -Z direction) intersecting the first direction (+Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted, based on the head (2133). The first rail wall (321) may connect the second rail wall (322) and the third rail wall (323). The second rail wall (322) and the third rail wall (323) may be spaced apart from each other, and the head (2133) may be positioned between the second rail wall (322) and the third rail wall (323).

[0146] In one embodiment, the first rail wall (321) may include a first-first surface (3211). The first-first surface (3211) may face the head (2133). The first rail wall (321) may include a first-second surface (3212). The first-second surface (3212) may extend from the first-first surface (3211) toward the second rail wall (322). The first-second surface (3212) may be positioned offset from the head (2133) in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the second rail wall (322) may include a second-first surface (3221). The second-first surface (3221) may extend from the first wall (324) in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted. The second rail wall (322) may include a second-second surface (3222). The second-second surface (3222) may extend toward the first rail wall (321). The second-second surface (3222) may be inclined in a direction away from the space (326) in which the head (2133) is inserted. The second rail wall (322) may include a first curved surface (3223). The first curved surface (3223) may connect the second-first surface (3221) and the second-second surface (3222). The first curved surface (3223) may be curved away from the space (326) into which the head (2133) is inserted from the second-first surface (3221). The second-first surface (3221) may be referred to as the "first surface." The second-second surface (3222) may be referred to as the "second surface." The second-second surface (3222) may be referred to as the "first inclined surface."

[0148] According to one embodiment, the third rail wall (323) may include a third-first surface (3231). The third-first surface (3231) may extend from the second wall (325) in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted. The third-first surface (3231) may be inclined with respect to the first direction (+Y direction). The third-first surface (3231) may be inclined from the second wall (325) toward a space (326) in which the head (2133) is inserted. The third rail wall (323) may include a third-second surface (3232). The third-second surface (3232) may extend in the first direction (+Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted. The third-second surface (3232) may be connected to the first rail wall (321). The third rail wall (323) may include a second curved surface (3233). The second curved surface (3233) may connect the third-first surface (3231) and the third-second surface (3232). The second curved surface (3233) may be curved from the third-first surface (3231) toward the direction in which the head (2133) is inserted (+Y direction). The third-first surface (3231) may be referred to as a "second inclined surface." The third-second surface (3232) may be referred to as a "second surface."

[0149] In one embodiment, the first inclined surface (3222) may overlap the second surface (3232) when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (2133) is inserted. The second inclined surface (3231) may overlap the first surface (3221) when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (2133) is inserted.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the second-first surface (3221) and the third-first surface (3231) may be spaced apart from each other in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction) intersecting the first direction (e.g., the +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted. The second-second surface (3222) and the third-second surface (3232) may be spaced apart from each other in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction) intersecting the first direction (e.g., the +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted. The first curved surface (3223) and the second curved surface (3233) may be spaced apart from each other in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction) intersecting the first direction (e.g., the +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted.

[0151] In one embodiment, the guide (300) may include a guide space (326). A head (2133) may be inserted into the guide space (326). The guide space (326) may be surrounded by first, second, and third rail walls (321, 322, 323). The head (2133) may move within the guide space (326). The guide space (326) may be a portion of a space surrounded by the first, second, and third rail walls (321, 322, 323). For example, the guide space (326) may be a portion of a space bounded by extended surfaces of each of the second-first surface (3221), the first-first surface (3211), and the third-second surface (3232).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the guide (300) may include a first expansion space (327). The first expansion space (327) may be in communication with the guide space (326). The first expansion space (327) may be a portion of a space surrounded by the first, second, and third rail walls (321, 322, 323). For example, the first expansion space (327) may be a portion of a space bounded by the extended surfaces of the second-first surface (3221), the second-second surface (3222), and the first-second surface (3212). The first expansion space (327) may be referred to as an “expansion space.” The first expansion space (327) may be referred to as a “recess.” The first expansion space (327) may be referred to as a “first recess.” The first recess (327) may include a second-second surface (3222). The first recess (327) may include a first curved surface (3223).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the guide (300) may include a second expansion space (328). The second expansion space (328) may be in communication with the guide space (326). The second expansion space (328) may be a portion of a space surrounded by the first, second, and third rail walls (321, 322, 323). For example, the second expansion space (328) may be a portion of a space bounded by the extended surfaces of the third-first surface (3231), the third-second surface (3232), and the second wall (325). The second expansion space (328) may be referred to as an “expansion space.” The second expansion space (328) may be referred to as a “recess.” The second expansion space (328) may be referred to as a “second recess.” The second recess (328) may include a third-first surface (3231). The second recess (328) may include a second curved surface (3233).

[0154] In one embodiment, the first recess (327) and the second recess (328) may be misaligned when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (2133) is inserted. At least a portion of the first recess (327) and at least a portion of the second recess (328) may overlap each other when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (2133) is inserted into the rail (320).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the guide (300) may include an expansion space (327, 328). The expansion space (327, 328) may include a first expansion space (327) and a second expansion space (328). The guide (300) may include a recess (327, 328). The recess (327, 328) may include a first recess (327) and a second recess (328). The recess (327, 328) may be defined as a portion of a wall surface of the rail (320) formed by the first, second, and third rail walls (321, 322, 323).

[0156] According to one embodiment, the first expansion space (327) and the second expansion space (328) may be formed at opposite positions with respect to the guide space (326). The first expansion space (327) and the second expansion space (328) may be formed at positions that are misaligned with each other in a second direction (e.g., +Z direction) that intersects the first direction (e.g., +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the first expansion space (327) may include a first width (w1) in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) and a first height (h1) in a second direction (e.g., +Z direction). The first width (w1) and the first height (h1) of the first expansion space (327) may vary along the extension direction of the rail (320). For example, referring to FIGS. 11 and 13 , the first width of the first rail portion (320a) may be smaller than the first width of the second rail portion (320b). For example, referring to FIGS. 11 and 13 , the first height of the first rail portion (320a) may be smaller than the first height of the second rail portion (320b). The first width (w1) of the first expansion space (327) may be the length in the first direction (+Y) of the 2-2 surface (3222). The first height (h1) of the first expansion space (327) may be the length in the second direction (+Z direction) of the 1-2 surface (3212).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the second expansion space (328) may include a second width (w2) in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) and a second height (h2) in a second direction (e.g., +Z direction). The second width (w2) and the second height (h2) of the second expansion space (328) may vary along the extension direction of the rail (320). For example, referring to FIGS. 11 and 13 , the second width of the first rail portion (320a) may be smaller than the second width of the second rail portion (320b). For example, referring to FIGS. 11 and 13 , the second height of the first rail portion (320a) may be smaller than the second height of the second rail portion (320b). The second width (w2) of the second expansion space (328) may be the length in the first direction (+Y) of the 3-1 surface (3231). The second height (h2) of the second expansion space (328) may be the length in the second direction (+Z direction) of the 3-1 surface (3231).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the first expansion space (327) and the second expansion space (328) may overlap at least partially in a second direction (e.g., +Z direction) intersecting the first direction (e.g., +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted. The first curved surface (3223) and the second curved surface (3233) may be spaced apart in the second direction (+Z direction). At least a portion of the head (2133) may be located between the first curved surface (3223) and the second curved surface (3233). At least a portion of the first expansion space (327) and at least a portion of the second expansion space (328) may have an overlapping length (G) in the first direction (+Y direction). The overlapping length (G) of the first expansion space (327) and the second expansion space (328) may be variable along the extension direction of the rail (320). For example, referring to FIGS. 11 and 13, the overlapping length of the first rail portion (320a) may be smaller than the overlapping length of the second rail portion (320b).

[0160] According to one embodiment, a gap (D) may be formed between the head (2133) and the rail (320). The gap (D) may be in a range of 0.02 mm to 0.03 mm. The gap (D) may be formed between the head (2133) and the second rail wall (322), or may be formed between the head (2133) and the third rail wall (323).

[0161] According to one embodiment, the thickness (t1) of the head (2133) may be less than or equal to the thickness (t2) of the rail (320). The thickness (t2) of the rail (320) may be a length of the guide space (326) in a second direction (e.g., +Z direction). The width (p1) of the head (2133) may be smaller than the width (p2) of the rail (320). The width (p2) of the rail (320) may be a length of the guide space (326) in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the thickness (t1) of the head (2133) may be in a range from 0.4 mm to 1.5 mm. For example, the thickness (t2) of the rail (320) may be in a range from 0.4 mm to 1.5 mm. For example, the width (p1) of the head (2133) may be in a range from 0.5 mm to 3 mm. For example, the width (p2) of the guide space (326) may be in the range of 0.7 mm to 3.2 mm.

[0162] FIG. 14a is a diagram illustrating the M region illustrated in FIG. 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14b is a diagram illustrating the M region illustrated in FIG. 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14c is a diagram illustrating the M region illustrated in FIG. 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14d is a diagram illustrating the M region illustrated in FIG. 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14e is a diagram illustrating the M region illustrated in FIG. 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14f is a diagram illustrating the M region illustrated in FIG. 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14g is a diagram illustrating the M region illustrated in FIG. 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIGS. 14a to 14g may be some or all the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

[0163] Referring to FIG. 14A, a support member (313) can be inserted into a guide (300). The support member (313) can include a plate (3131) and a head (3133) inserted into the guide (300). The head (3133) can include a head surface (3133a) facing the first expansion space (327). The head surface (3133a) can be inclined with respect to a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) in which the head (3133) is inserted. The head surface (3133a) can be inclined in a direction away from the first expansion space (327). The head surface (3133a) can be inclined in a direction opposite to the second-second surface (3222).

[0164] Referring to FIG. 14b, the rail (420) may include a first rail wall (421), a second rail wall (422), and a third rail wall (423). The description of the third rail wall (423) may be identical to the description of the third rail wall (323) described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. For example, the third rail wall (423) may include a third-first surface (4231), a third-second surface (4232), and a second curved surface (4233). The first rail wall (421) and the second rail wall (422) may extend in directions intersecting each other. The rail (420) may include only a second expansion space (428). Unlike FIGS. 12 to 14a, the rail (420) may not include a first expansion space. The description of the head (3133) may be applied in the same manner as the description of the head (3133) described with reference to FIG. 14A. For example, the head (3133) may include a head surface (3133a) facing the second rail wall (422).

[0165] Referring to FIG. 14c, the rail (520) may include a first rail wall (521), a second rail wall (522), and a third rail wall (523). The description of the first, second, and third rail walls (521, 522, 523) may be identical to the description of the components described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 (e.g., the first rail wall (321), the second rail wall (322), and the third rail wall (323)). The guide (500) may include a first wall (524) and a second wall (525). The first wall (524) and the second wall (525) may be positioned to be misaligned in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction) intersecting a first direction (e.g., the +Y direction) in which the head (2133) is inserted. For example, the second wall (525) may be positioned further from the support member (213) in the first direction (+Y) than the first wall (524). A gap (t) in the first direction (+Y) may be formed between the first wall (524) and the second wall (525).

[0166] Referring to FIG. 14D, the guide (600) may include a rail (620). The rail (620) may include a first rail wall (621) having an arch shape, a second rail wall (622) extending from the first rail wall (621) toward the support member (413), and a third rail wall (623) extending from the first rail wall (621) toward the support member (413). The support member (413) may include a plate (4131), a bridge (4133) extending from the plate (4131) toward the guide (600), and a head (4134) inserted into the rail (620). The bridge (4133) may connect the plate (4131) and the head (4134). The bridge (4133) may be positioned between the second rail wall (622) and the third rail wall (623). The width (b1) of the second rail wall (622) may be smaller than the width (b2) of the third rail wall (623). The second rail wall (622) may be positioned above the third rail wall (623), and when a downward load is applied to the support member (413), the third rail wall (623) may have a relatively larger width than the second rail wall (622), thereby reducing the sagging of the head (4134).

[0167] Referring to FIG. 14E, the guide (700) may include a rail (720). The rail (720) may include a first rail wall (721), a second rail wall (722), and a third rail wall (723). The second rail wall (722) may include a second-first surface (7221) and a second-second surface (7222) extending in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) into which the head (2133) is inserted. The second rail wall (722) may include a first step portion (7223) connecting the second-first surface (7221) and the second-second surface (7222). The third rail wall (723) may include a third-first surface (7231) and a third-second surface (7232) extending in a first direction (e.g., +Y direction) into which the head (2133) is inserted. The third rail wall (723) may include a second step portion (7233) connecting the third-first surface (7231) and the third-second surface (7232). The head (2133) may be caught between the second-first surface (7221) and the third-second surface (7232).

[0168] Referring to FIG. 14F, the electronic device (101) may include a bearing (330) disposed between the support member (213) and the rail (320). The bearing (330) may include a first bearing (331) disposed between the head (2133) and the second rail wall (322) and a second bearing (332) disposed between the head (2133) and the third rail wall (323).

[0169] Referring to FIG. 14G, the electronic device (101) may include a bearing (430) disposed between the support member (213) and the rail (320). The bearing (430) may include a first bearing (431) disposed between the head (2133) and the second rail wall (322) and a second bearing (432) disposed between the head (2133) and the third rail wall (323). The size of the first bearing (431) may be larger than the size of the second bearing (432).

[0170] Fig. 15 is a contour showing the stress distribution applied to the guide (300') and the support member (213) of the electronic device according to the comparative embodiment. Unlike what has been described with reference to Figs. 1 to 14g, the guide (300') of the electronic device according to the comparative embodiment does not include an expansion space. Due to the load of the display and the support member (213), a stress greater than a certain range is applied to the portions (P1, P2) where interference occurs between the support member (213) and the guide (300'). The load caused by an object placed on the display causes the support member (213) to sag and generates stress in the portions (P1, P2) where interference occurs between the support member (213) and the guide (300'). The stress causes damage to the guide (300') and the support member (213) at the portions (P1, P2). The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14e can reduce stress occurring between the guide and the support member by including a guide in which an expansion space is formed.

[0171] FIG. 16 is a diagram of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is a diagram of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is an exploded view of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18 may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15.

[0172] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (901) and a second housing (902) movably disposed relative to the first housing (901). The second housing (902) may slide in or out relative to the first housing (901) in a first direction (R). The electronic device (101) may include a display (903). At least a portion of the display (903) may be deformable. A portion of the display (903) may be disposed in the first housing (901), and the remainder may be disposed in the second housing (902). The display (903) may include a first display area (903a) that moves with the second housing (902) and a second display area (903b) that is configured to be at least partially rolled or unfolded.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a support member (913). The support member (913) may include a plate (9131), a support bar (9132), and a head (9133). The description of the components of the support member (913) may be identical to the description of the support member (213) described with reference to FIG. 7B. The support member (913) may support the display (903). The electronic device (101) may include a second support member (912) disposed between the support member (913) and the first housing (901).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a driving device (940). The driving device (940) may include a motor (941), a pinion gear (942), and a rack gear (943). The rack gear (943) may be engaged with the display (903) or the support member (913). The support member (913) may move together with the rack gear (943). The rack gear (943) may be engaged with the pinion gear (942). The motor (941) may rotate the pinion gear (942), and the rack gear (943) may be engaged with the pinion gear (942) to move in a direction in which the display (903) moves (e.g., in the R direction of FIG. 17).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a guide (930). The description of the guide (930) may be applied in the same manner as the description of the guide (300) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15 . For example, the guide (300) may include a guide body (931) and a rail (932) into which a head (9133) of a support member (913) is inserted. The description of the guide body (931) and the rail (932) may be applied in the same manner as the description of the guide body (310) and the rail (320) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15 .

[0176] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 19 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 18.

[0177] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (9100), a display (9030), and a roller (9400). At least a portion of the display (9030) may be rolled or unrolled around the roller (9400). The display (9030) may include a first display area (9030a) and a second display area (9030b) connected to the first display area (9030a) and rolled around the roller (9400). The electronic device (101) may include a support member (9130) that supports the display (9030). The support member (9130) may move together with the display (9030). The electronic device (101) may include a guide (9300) into which at least a portion of the support member (9130) is inserted. The support member (9130) may move along the guide (9300). The description of the support member (9130) and the guide (9300) can be applied in the same manner as the description of the support member (213) and the guide (300) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15.

[0178] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to reduce the stress applied to a support member.

[0179] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be reducing interference between a support member and a guide.

[0180] The problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0181] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce interference between a support member and a guide by having a head inserted into a rail including an inclined surface.

[0182] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce stress applied to a head by moving a part of the head into an expanded space.

[0183] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0184] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 19 ) may include a housing (e.g., 210 of FIGS. 1 to 19 ) including a first housing portion (e.g., 201 of FIGS. 1 to 19 ) and a second housing portion (e.g., 202 of FIGS. 1 to 19 ) configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion (e.g., 201 of FIGS. 1 to 19 ).

[0185] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (e.g., 203 of FIGS. 1 to 19) supported by the first housing portion (e.g., 201 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second housing portion (e.g., 202 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0186] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plate (e.g., 2131 of FIGS. 1 to 19) on which at least a portion of the flexible display (e.g., 203 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is mounted, and a head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) protruding from the plate (e.g., 2131 of FIGS. 1 to 19), and may include a support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19) movably arranged inside the housing (e.g., 210 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0187] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a guide (e.g., 300 of FIGS. 1 to 19) disposed between the housing (e.g., 210 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19), and including a rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending along a direction in which the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19) moves.

[0188] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19) into which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0189] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include an expansion space (e.g., 327 and 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) formed in a second direction intersecting with the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0190] The expansion space (e.g., 327 and 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first expansion space (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and a second expansion space (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) formed at opposite positions with respect to the guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0191] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first expansion space (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second expansion space (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be positioned to be misaligned with each other in a direction intersecting the first direction.

[0192] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the first expansion space (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and at least a portion of the second expansion space (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may overlap in a direction intersecting the first direction.

[0193] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first rail wall (e.g., 321 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0194] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include a second rail wall (e.g., 322 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending from the first rail wall (e.g., 321 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0195] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a third rail wall (e.g., 323 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending from the first rail wall (e.g., 321 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and spaced apart from the second rail wall (e.g., 322 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be included.

[0196] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second rail wall (e.g., 322 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include a second-first surface (e.g., 3221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending along the first direction.

[0197] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second rail wall (e.g., 322 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include a second-second surface (e.g., 3222 of FIGS. 1 to 19) inclined with respect to the first direction.

[0198] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first curved surface (e.g., 3223 of FIGS. 1 to 19) connecting the 2-1 surface (e.g., 3221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the 2-2 surface (e.g., 3222 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be included.

[0199] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third rail wall (e.g., 323 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include a third-first surface (e.g., 3231 of FIGS. 1 to 19) inclined with respect to the first direction.

[0200] The third rail wall (e.g., 323 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a third-second surface (e.g., 3232 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending along the first direction.

[0201] The third rail wall (e.g., 323 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second curved surface (e.g., 3233 of FIGS. 1 to 19) connecting the 3-1 surface (e.g., 3231 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the 3-2 surface (e.g., 3232 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0202] The guide according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 300 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include a first guide portion (e.g., 300a of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0203] The guide (e.g., 300 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second guide portion (e.g., 300b of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending in a curved manner from the first guide portion (e.g., 300a of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0204] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the expansion space (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the first guide portion (e.g., 300a of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the first direction may be smaller than the width of the expansion space (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the second guide portion (e.g., 300b of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the first direction.

[0205] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the height of the expansion space (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the second direction in the first guide portion (e.g., 300a of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be smaller than the height of the expansion space (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the second guide portion (e.g., 300b of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the second direction.

[0206] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the length (e.g., G in FIGS. 1 to 19) of the overlapping of the first expansion space (e.g., 327 in FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second expansion space (e.g., 328 in FIGS. 1 to 19) in the first guide portion (e.g., 300a in FIGS. 1 to 19) may be smaller than the length (e.g., G in FIGS. 1 to 19) of the overlapping of the first expansion space (e.g., 327 in FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second expansion space (e.g., 328 in FIGS. 1 to 19) in the second guide portion (e.g., 300b in FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0207] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a tolerance (e.g., D in FIGS. 1 to 19) may be formed between the rail (e.g., 320 in FIGS. 1 to 19) and the head (e.g., 2133 in FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0208] The head (e.g., 313 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a head surface (e.g., 3133a of FIGS. 1 to 19) that is inclined in a direction away from the expansion space (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0209] The guide (e.g., 500 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first wall (e.g., 524 of FIGS. 1 to 19) facing the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0210] The guide (e.g., 500 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second wall (e.g., 525 of FIGS. 1 to 19) facing the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and spaced apart from the first wall (e.g., 524 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0211] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second wall (e.g., 525 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be positioned further away from the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the first direction than the first wall (e.g., 524 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0212] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rail (e.g., 620 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include an arch-shaped first rail wall (e.g., 621 of FIGS. 1 to 19) facing the head (e.g., 4134 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0213] The rail (e.g., 720 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second rail wall (e.g., 722 of FIGS. 1 to 19) including a second-first surface (e.g., 7221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending in the first direction, a second-second surface (e.g., 7222 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending in the first direction, and a first step portion (e.g., 7223 of FIGS. 1 to 19) connecting the second-first surface (e.g., 7221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second-second surface (e.g., 7222 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0214] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a guide (e.g., 300 of FIGS. 1 to 19) disposed between the housing (e.g., 210 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19), having a guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19) into which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) of the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted, and including a rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending along a direction in which the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19) moves.

[0215] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first surface (e.g., 3221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending in a direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0216] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second surface (e.g., 3222 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending from the first surface (e.g., 3221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and extending away from the guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19) along the extending direction.

[0217] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an extended space (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in which the second surface (e.g., 3222 of FIGS. 1 to 19) forms a boundary.

[0218] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a guide (e.g., 300 of FIGS. 1 to 19) including a rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) configured to allow at least a portion of the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) to be inserted therein.

[0219] A rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) formed in a direction away from the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) based on the guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0220] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include a first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) sunken in a first direction away from the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) with respect to the guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0221] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include a second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) sunken in a second direction away from the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) with respect to the guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0222] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be positioned further away from the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0223] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and at least a portion of the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may overlap in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0224] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be formed in at least one of the second rail wall (e.g., 322 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the third rail wall (e.g., 323 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0225] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in the first guide portion (e.g., 300a of FIGS. 1 to 19), a width in a direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) of the recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be smaller than a width in a direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) of the recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) of the second guide portion (e.g., 300b of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0226] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a height of the recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the first guide portion (e.g., 300a of FIGS. 1 to 19) in a direction away from the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be smaller than a height of the recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in a direction away from the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the second guide portion (e.g., 300b of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0227] The recesses (e.g., 327 and 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and a second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) that are formed at opposite positions with respect to the guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and overlap each other in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0228] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the length (G) of the overlap between the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the first guide portion (e.g., 300a of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be smaller than the length (G) of the overlap between the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the second guide portion (e.g., 300b of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0229] The head (e.g., 313 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a head surface (e.g., 3133a of FIGS. 1 to 19) that is inclined in a direction away from the recess (e.g., 327, 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0230] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second wall (e.g., 525 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be positioned further away from the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19) than the first wall (e.g., 524 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0231] The guide (e.g., 300 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first guide surface (e.g., 324 of FIGS. 1 to 19) facing the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0232] The guide (e.g., 300 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second guide surface (e.g., 325 of FIGS. 1 to 19) facing the support member (e.g., 213 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and spaced apart from the first guide surface (e.g., 324 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0233] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted therein, and may include a guide space (e.g., 326 of FIGS. 1 to 19) formed at least partially between the first guide surface (e.g., 324 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second guide surface (e.g., 325 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0234] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first surface (e.g., 3221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending in a first direction into which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted from the first guide surface (e.g., 324 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0235] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) including a first inclined surface (e.g., 3222 of FIGS. 1 to 19) inclined in a direction away from the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) from the first surface (e.g., 3221 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0236] The rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) including a second inclined surface (e.g., 3231 of FIGS. 1 to 19) inclined in a direction from the second guide surface (e.g., 325 of FIGS. 1 to 19) toward the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0237] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be positioned to be misaligned with each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0238] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may be positioned further away from the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0239] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may overlap at least a portion of the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and at least a portion of the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0240] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may include a second surface (e.g., 3232 of FIGS. 1 to 19) extending along the first direction into which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted from the second inclined surface (e.g., 3231 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0241] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first inclined surface (e.g., 3222 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may face the second surface (e.g., 3232 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in a direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0242] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second inclined surface (e.g., 3231 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may face the first surface (e.g., 3221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) in a direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0243] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may not be aligned with each other when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0244] At least a portion of the first recess (e.g., 327 of FIGS. 1 to 19) and at least a portion of the second recess (e.g., 328 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may overlap each other when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted into the rail (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 19).

[0245] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first inclined surface (e.g., 3222 of FIGS. 1 to 19) may overlap the second surface (e.g., 3232 of FIGS. 1 to 19) when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0246] The second inclined surface (e.g., 3231 of FIGS. 1 to 19) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may overlap the first surface (e.g., 3221 of FIGS. 1 to 19) when viewed in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (e.g., 2133 of FIGS. 1 to 19) is inserted.

[0247] Although the detailed description of this document has described specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this document.

[0248] While this disclosure has been described by way of example and example, it should be understood that the example is intended to be illustrative and not limiting. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the overall scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), Flexible display (203); A support member (213) including a plate (2131) on which at least a part of the flexible display (203) is mounted and a head (2133) protruding from the plate (2131); and A guide (300) including a rail (320) configured to allow at least a portion of the head (2133) to be inserted, The above guide (300) is, A first guide surface (324) facing the above support member (213); and It includes a second guide surface (325) facing the above support member (213) and spaced apart from the first guide surface (324), The above rail (320) is A guide space (326) configured to be inserted into the head (2133) and at least a portion of which is formed between the first guide surface (324) and the second guide surface (325); A first surface (3221) extending in a first direction from the first guide surface (324) into which the head (2133) is inserted; A first recess (327) including a first inclined surface (3222) inclined in a direction away from the head (2133) from the first surface (3221); and An electronic device (101) including a second recess (328) including a second inclined surface (3231) inclined in a direction from the second guide surface (325) toward the head (2133).

2. In paragraph 1, The above first recess (327) and the above second recess (328) are, An electronic device in which the head (2133) is not aligned with each other when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which it is inserted.

3. In paragraph 2, The above first recess (327) is An electronic device in which the head (2133) is positioned further away from the second recess (328) in the first direction when inserted into the rail (320).

4. In either of paragraphs 2 and 3, At least a portion of the first recess (327) and at least a portion of the second recess (328), An electronic device in which the head (2133) overlaps with each other when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (2133) is inserted into the rail (320).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above rail (320) is Including a second surface (3232) extending along the first direction into which the head (2133) is inserted from the second inclined surface (3231), The first inclined surface (3222) overlaps the second surface (3232) when viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (2133) is inserted. An electronic device in which the second inclined surface (3231) overlaps the first surface (3221) when viewed in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction in which the head (2133) is inserted.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above rail (320) is A first rail wall (321) facing the head (2133) in the first direction in which the head (2133) is inserted into the rail (320); A second rail wall (322) extending from the first rail wall (321); and It includes a third rail wall (323) extending from the first rail wall (321) and spaced apart from the second rail wall (322), The above second rail wall (322) is The first surface (3221) extending along the first direction; and An electronic device comprising a first inclined surface (3222) inclined with respect to the first direction.

7. In paragraph 6, The above third rail wall (323) is The second inclined surface (3231) inclined with respect to the first direction; and An electronic device comprising a second surface (3232) extending from the second inclined surface (3231) along the first direction.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above guide (300) is, 1st guide part (300a); and It includes a second guide portion (300b) that extends in a curved manner from the first guide portion (300a), An electronic device in which the width in the direction in which the head (2133) of the first and second recesses (327, 328) of the first guide portion (300a) is inserted into the rail (320) is smaller than the width in the direction in which the head (2133) of the first and second recesses (327, 328) of the second guide portion (300b) is inserted into the rail (320).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above guide (300) is, 1st guide part (300a); and It includes a second guide portion (300b) that extends in a curved manner from the first guide portion (300a), An electronic device in which the height of the first and second recesses (327, 328) in the first guide portion (300a) in the direction away from the head (2133) is smaller than the height of the first and second recesses (327, 328) in the direction away from the head (2133) in the second guide portion (300b).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above guide (300) is, 1st guide part (300a); and It includes a second guide portion (300b) that extends in a curved manner from the first guide portion (300a), The above first and second recesses (327, 328) are They are formed at opposite positions based on the above guide space (326) and overlap each other in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the head (2133) is inserted into the rail (320). An electronic device in which the length (G) of the overlapping of the first recess (327) and the second recess (328) in the first guide portion (300a) is smaller than the length (G) of the overlapping of the first recess (327) and the second recess (328) in the second guide portion (300b).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, An electronic device in which a gap (D) is formed between the rail (320) and the head (2133).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above head (313) is An electronic device including a head surface (3133a) inclined in a direction away from the first and second recesses (327, 328).

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above guide (500) is, The first guide surface (524) facing the above support member (213); and It includes a second guide surface (525) facing the above support member (213) and spaced apart from the first guide surface (524), The above second guide surface (525) is An electronic device in which the head (2133) is positioned further away from the first guide surface (524) in the direction in which the head (2133) is inserted into the rail (320) with respect to the above support member (213).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, The above rail (620) is, An electronic device including a first rail wall (621) in an arch shape facing the head (4134).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, The above rail (720) is, An electronic device including a second rail wall (722) including a second-first surface (7221) extending in a direction in which the head (2133) is inserted into the rail (320), a second-second surface (7222) extending in the first direction, and a first step portion (7223) connecting the second-first surface (7221) and the second-second surface (7222).

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